Will AI replace Solar Energy Installation Managers?
Estimated risk score: 43 out of 100
Lower replacement risk
Estimate from published task research, not reviewed by a person · how we estimate
Within about 19 points for 4 in 5 of the jobs we checked (24 to 62).
For the occupation as a whole, from ratings of its 15 O*NET tasks published in 2023 and calibrated to our hand scores. A specialty inside it can sit higher or lower.
O*NET-SOC 47-1011.03 · Construction and Extraction
Tasks rated in 2023 as ones AI could do or speed up
Tasks a GPT-4-class model could do, or do in half the time or less: 0 of its 15 rated tasks. In O*NET’s words.
None of its rated tasks.
Tasks rated in 2023 as not sped up by AI
Tasks such a model was rated as not speeding up or taking over: 2 of its 15 rated tasks. In O*NET’s words.
- Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
- Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
What the job is
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
Also called: Installation Manager, Solar Installation Manager, Solar Installation Crew Foreman, Solar PM, Solar Energy PM, Piping Supervisor, Solar Electrical PM, Solar Field Supervisor.
Closest jobs we score by hand
In the same field (Construction and Extraction). Different jobs, each scored by a person.
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